Downtown in December is Back
Some quick observations – Braum’s has pulled its last big connection to downtown by deciding not to continue sponsorship of the ice rink. Not sure of their thinking on this – the ice rink is easilly the most popular of the Downtown in December festivities and Braum’s was getting a lot of buzz from the sponsorship. Braum’s, as you might recall, also decided against opening a location downtown during a courtship earlier this year.
I wonder if there are any valid competitors ready to take a shot on downtown?
Devon Energy took over the ice rink support. The Oklahoman has apparently taken over the canal boat ride sponsorship. And SandRidge took over sponsorship of the Christmas tree, which will be lit at 5:30 p.m. today (great festivities in Bricktown tonight for the whole family).
I’m still tired from Black Friday shopping. Saw consumerism at its worst at Wal Mart at 5 a.m. (I only went because I was able to save $50 on gift for my son). People pushing, shoving, no organization from the store’s management, and the highlight was a woman with a full cart (far more than the “20 or less” sign on the isle would allow) cutting me on line and telling “everybody is doing it.” I suggested Karma is going to get her. She’s trying to figure out who Karma is.
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It’s hard to tell about the Braum’s sponsorship. They could be cutting expenses in anticipation of an economic downturn. Maybe they could not get a favorable new contract.
This also makes me wonder why it seems to always be the “usual suspects” with local sponsorships (Devon, Chesapeake, OPUBCO, Sand Ridge, etc.). Where is Dell, St. Anthony, Express, Integris, Hudiburg, BOK, IBC Bank, Love’s, Pizza Hut, and others?
Hey Steve, I don’t think your experience was QUITE consumerism at its worst. No one was trampled to death.
Sonic could sponsor the ice skating rink. They are a competitor with Braum’s that is located downtown? What is Sonic sponsoring? They could set up a little Sonic like Braum’s did.
Second the consumerism at its worst. On another note, I’m annoyed that all of the opening events are taking place this weekend; the tree lighting and boat parade specifically. Many people are probably out-of-town (like myself), and therefore cannot enjoy the festivities. My wife were enjoying making the boat parade a tradition… even though it’s tough to do since it’s been on different weekends every time.